Harold Bindloss

Ranching for Sylvia (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

George Lansing has been summoned to England by Sylvia Marston, the widow of George's recently deceased cousin, Dick. The couple's parcel of prairie land in Canada is sitting unused, and in order to fetch the best price on the market, it needs to be worked by a competent farm operator. Against the advice of his friends, George volunteers for the thankless position. Will he be able to make it work?

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 364
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781776588640
• Artikelnr.: 42962882

Autorenporträt

Harold Bindloss (1866-1945) was a prolific British novelist and a master of adventure fiction set in the Western Canadian frontiers. His work often explored the rugged landscapes, the challenges of the frontier life, and the clash between nature and humanity. Bindloss spent a considerable period of his life in Canada, which greatly influenced the rich descriptions and authentic depictions in his novels. His writing career began after a farming and ranching venture, which imbued his narratives with a strong sense of realism and detail, as he had a firsthand experience of the life he described. Among his many novels, 'Ranching for Sylvia' (1915), stands out as a testament to his narrative style, which features strong character development and an intimate understanding of pioneer life. The work is redolent with Bindloss' characteristic literary style-straightforward, yet engaging-and presents a vivid portrait of early 20th-century Canadian life. Bindloss' literary output was significant, and he was admired for his ability to capture the spirit of an era when the untamed regions of Canada were just opening to settlement and development. His contributions to the adventure and western genres have been noted for their historical value and entertainment, allowing readers a glimpse into a bygone era through the lens of engaging storytelling.